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POWER DOMINATION IN BYRON HOWARD & RICH MOORE’S ZOOTOPIA MOVIE

Setiana Sri Wahyuni Sitepu, Annisa Rubiani Universitas Pamulang [email protected]

Abstract This study is aimed to uncover power domination in a film entitled Zootopia, directed by Byron Howard & Rich Moore. The directors portray how power domination occurs in the protagonist character in the movie. Howard reveals that the shape or size of a person's body does not hinder their dreams of becoming whatever they dream of. For example, if there are creatures that have large bodies, it does not mean they are the most powerful and feared by other creatures. Conversely, if there are small-bodied creatures, it does not mean they are always weak and are pessimistic people, who are afraid in any case, including realizing their dreams. Howard also believes that if we believe in our abilities, all the words of people who doubt our ability will not affect ourselves to stop and give up what we expect. In this case, the writer would analyze the power of domination based on their form of body shape and body size. In addition, the theory by Max Weber will be applied in this study. The result of this study disclose that physical appearance does not affect one’s power. It can be seen that even though the protagonist character has small body, she also has power domination. It is proven that she could compete fairly with her opponent who has a bigger body, has the right and high self-esteem in defending the truth, and can achieve her dreams even though her body is small. Keywords : Power domination, Zootopia, Max Weber, Children Literature.

1. INTRODUCTION there will be those who feel isolated. Power domination is not a rare Social class can be seen from the thing in society. Power domination ownership of the person in terms of occurs because of differences in each property, employment or position. People thing. First, in the political field. Power who have abundant wealth such as large differences often occur in politics such as houses, large cars, or luxurious clothes who has a high position and a lot of will certainly look more powerful than money, so that person has more power to the people who only have inadequate rule, regulate and dominate the people facilities. Apart from property, surely the under him. Another power of dominance person's work or position. Work is one of can be seen from the differences in social the factors that influence power class. Social class in society often raises domination. For example, in a company, the problem of who is the most dominated there is a manager. On the other side, in the environment. In this case, of course some work as security guards. Of course,

111 the manager is the one who has more entitled Zootopia written by Byron power in the company. More specific Howard and Rich Moore. Zootopia cases of power domination can be seen collected a variety of awards and from the shape and size of a person's nominations. At the 89th Academy body. Society will think that people who Awards, the film won Best Animated have tall and big bodies, must be strong Feature. Also, this movie won the Golden and not beaten by anyone. Conversely, Globe Award for Best Animated Feature people who have a small body, then that Film. At the 44th Annie Awards, person is a timid and weak person. Zootopia received eleven nominations Power domination in terms of the and won six including Best Animated size and shape of a person's body will Feature and Outstanding Achievement, make people who are victims feel isolated Voice Acting in an Animated Feature in society. According to (Weber, 1922) Production for Bateman. And other power is, as is well known, "the awards were won for this movie. Besides, probability that one actor within a social Byron Howard got so many awards for relationship will be in a position to carry producing Zootopia movies, one of them out his own will despite resistance, is he become a winner in Oscar (2017) for regardless of the basis on which this Best Animated feature Film of the Year. probability rests. "The statement explains In 2017 too, he won Gold Derby Award that people who have power will do what for Animated Feature too. Actually, there they want according to what they expect. are many awards for him but I cannot Those who have power will not care mention all of it. Therefore, for Rich about the state of their victims because Moore, he also received some the most important thing for them is a nominations and awards. One of his pleasure for themselves. Moreover, that nominations is his movie entitled Ralph statement also framing that sometimes Breaks the Internet was nominated for the ego of a person cannot be removed Academy Award for best Animated because it is an ambition of their own. Feature (2018). Also, he won Academy A matter of domination by body Award for Best Animated Feature in 2016 shape and body size is also reflected in for Zootopia. literary works. One of them is well 2. DISCUSSION described in a famous animation movie

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In this part, the protagonist character in Zootopia film changes the circumstances and other people's points of view about the dominance of a person based on body shape or size. She proved that even though she has a smaller body The picture was taken with full size than the people around her, she can shot cinematography on minutes (06.57) still race and fight for the sake of to illustrate how the incident happened achieving a dream to become a police and also to identify the expression of the officer. She did not feel that she was weak characters in the picture. From this when compared to his opponent who had picture, we can see how the persistence of a large body. small-bodied characters to compete As a result, power domination in against big-bodied opponents. She was case of the dominance of body size and very excited through these obstacles; the body shape divided into some sub points. expression of her face was not described The points are; she could compete fairly feeling tired or afraid because her with her opponent who has a bigger body, opponent has a body larger than her. High has the right and high self-esteem in optimism can also be seen from her eyes defending the truth, and can achieve her looking straight ahead, and also the grip dreams even though her body is small. of her hand that illustrates that she can Therefore, further explanation about this pass all obstacles. Meanwhile, the point can be seen below: opponent behind her who has a bigger 2.1 Compete Fairly body looks surprised by the presence of The first test to become a police her in front of him. He was surprised officer is to fight past several obstacles. In because his opponent can pass him who passing these obstacles, testers who test has a large body, while her opponent has do not look at the hair of all participants. a small body with small steps. His The officer orders all participants to pass expression of shock can be seen from his through the existing obstacles to practice face, his enlarged eyeballs describing that their physical appearance. he was amazed and doubt about what he looks in front of him.

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Furthermore, when the main opponents. She jumped over a very high character manages to get past one ice cliff. Even though her body is small, opponent. She still was not big-headed by she does not feel unrivaled but rather she what she achieved. She still keep her wants to prove that her small body is not spirit to race with her opponents. The a weakness. In addition, The lighting second picture depicts one obstacle with looks brighter behind the wall that they more opponents. are climbed which indicates the victory behind on it. Finally, with enthusiasm and high optimism she managed to get past some of her opponents. 2.2 Has the right and high self- seteem. In Zootopia, Moore also portrays The cinematography was taken by that creatures who have small bodies also a full shot in a minute of (07.00), aimed have high self-esteem. They also have the at describing the conditions and actions same right to fight what they think is which happened in the picture. From this wrong. The difference in body size and image, we can see very contrasting body shape does not mean that they lose differences between the creatures on it, all the rights they have. They prove that specifically the differences in body size they can also reprimand the things that are and shape. One of the creatures that have wrong. This statement also strengthens the smallest body size is seen competing with this picture; with an opponent that has a body much bigger than her. However, even though she was small, she was not afraid and felt weak about her body condition and shape.

She still tried to win and lead the competition. She did not feel inferior about the size and shape of her body.

Moreover, with her enthusiasm, The picture above was taken with she fought past her big-bodied opponents. the medium close up cinematography in a She confidently jumped ahead of her minute (04.42) aimed to shows which

114 framing that even though she has small off that stereotype. This movie portrays bodies, she does not afraid to rebuke the that the protagonist character who has a person who did a crime. When she feels small body can make her dreams come what is being said, she will continue to true as a member of the police officers. fight what is wrong. As we know, a fox is This statement is strengthened by the a cunning animal but she is not afraid of picture below; it. It can be seen from her fist which means that she is not afraid even though fox stares fiercely and angry at the same time. This statement can be proven by teeth of the fox that clashing.

In addition, the rabbit also raises The cinematography in the photo her chin when talking to fox which means was taken by a long shot in the minute of that although she is small, she also feels (07.37) which describing the situation of she has high pride. Body size does not the event being carried out, specifically matter to her when she feels right for what the announcement of the people who she does. We can also see the eyes of her could be passing the police test (can be who looked firmly at the fox which seen from a banner that written Zootopia described that she was not playing with police academy). From the picture above, her words. She did not hesitate to look at we can see that the rabbit (protagonist and challenge other animals that were character) has an opponent in the form of wrong. She proved that she also had an animal that is much bigger than her. power dominance when what she However, that matters did not prevent her defended was the right thing. She proved dream of becoming a police officer. She that a person's dominance is not only seen did not give up with what she dreamed of. from the shape and size of his/her body. Likewise, she should go through many Moreover, even though her body is small, challenges and obstacles, but she proved she has great power to defend the truth. that she could make her dreams come 2.3 Achieve her dream true. She makes it without feeling afraid Besides, the police usually or feeling competed with her opponents. appoint police officers who have ideal From this picture, we can body postures. However, this movie cut conclude that even though her body is

115 small, this deficiency does not limit her Hamilton, Peter. (2007). Max Weber: Critical Assesment 2. Abingdon, scope for expression, socializing, and UK and New York: Routledge. competence. She proves that a deficiency that she has does not weaken and hinder someone's dream. Therefore, "Don't judge a book by its cover".

3. CONCLUSION A person’s physical form does not affect a person’s fate. The protagonist’s character in the Zootopia movie proves that statement. She proves that even though she has a small body shape and size, she can still realize her dreams. Moreover, she also has the same rights as other creatures. Therefore, a deficiency does not mean that deficiency weakens what we expected. It does not mean that these weaknesses could limit our scope for expressing ourselves. In addition, she proves that the one’s power is not only seen from the shape or size of the body. As long as they feel right for a choice that is not only seen from their perspective, they will still have the same power of domination as others.

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